MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
clutch cable wearing on steering
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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KPW 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPW 571V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KPW 571V registered?
KPW 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1980.
Is KPW 571V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KPW 571V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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